Jason Reynolds has written more than a dozen children’s and young adult books. His aim is not to write boring books. In his own words, “So, I’m a writer. And when I say I’m a writer, I mean it in the same way a professional ball player calls himself anMore
Lebo Mashile is a poet, actress and activist from South Africa. She is most recognizable for her lyrical and poetry which has captivated audiences in 28 countries over the last two decades. Her two volumes of poetry are In a Ribbon of Rhythm, poetry (Oshun Books, 2005) and Flying AboveMore
Alexander Chee is the author of the novel ‘Edinburgh’ and the essay collection, ‘How to Write an Autobiographical Novel.’ Edinburgh was awarded the Asian American Writers Workshop Literary Award, the Lambda Editor’s Choice Prize, and the Michener/Copernicus Fellowship Prize. In 2003, Out Magazine named Chee one of their 100 MostMore
Angie Thomas is an American young adult author, best known for her debut novel, ‘The Hate U Give’ (2017). Her second young adult novel, On the Come Up, was released on February 25, 2019. Thomas’ initial intention was to write fantasy and middle grade novels; however, she was worried thatMore
Alexandra Bracken a #1 New York Times bestselling and USA TODAY bestselling author. Her work is available across the world in over 15 languages. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She writes young adult fantasy and is best known for her ‘The Darkest Minds’ and ‘Passenger’ series. She sold herMore
Stephanie Danler is a novelist, memoirist, and screenwriter. Her debut novel, Sweetbitter (2016), was a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a television show by the same name. Her work has appeared in the Sewanee Review, Vogue, The New York Times Book Review, and The Paris Review Daily.More
Leila Aboulela was born in Cairo, grew up in Khartoum and moved in her mid-twenties to Aberdeen. She is the author of five novels, Bird Summons, The Translator, a New York Times 100 Notable Books of the Year, The Kindness of Enemies, Minaret and Lyrics Alley, Fiction Winner of theMore